Restaurants in Christchurch

“Got Thai hot lamb chef special. Was Beautiful dish full of meat and vegetables and a great sauce with heat. Also got the Curry Puffs and they were also very good.”

The Quarters at Riccarton House keeps things simple, bistro‑style and focused on flavour. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Pricing lines up with the offer.

Saigon Sister Takeaway runs with a Thai-inspired menu and a relaxed feel. Curries carry clear spice and warmth. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Portions are generous yet well judged. A...

“The best chicken burger you will ever have.”

“Delicious curries, large sizes, good protein portions, we found the spice level on the higher end of the scale”

“An unreserved 5 out of 5 when taking into account quality and value. Naan breads are huge, Tandoor Chicken was fantastic, and the several curries I've tried were delicious. Underrated hidden gem. 2023 edit: still fantastic even though prices marginally up. Can’t go past the ‘Old Fashioned Lamb Curry’….seriously, it’s really good; even if the vege constituents vary and the name doesn’t tally with swanky fare. The naan’s are still the biggest and most legit you’ll find from any Indian takeaway. Would love to see what tandoor they’re rocking back there! Do yourself a favour and visit these guys. 2024 edit: yup, still the best. Little more spensey, but that reflects the general situation everywhere. Two old fashioneds with rice, some bhajis, a tandoor chicken, a couple of naans……you’ll eat like a maharaja for going on four days or more. Best naans ever. 2025 edit: Absolutely hands down the best. The old-fashioned lamb curry cannot be beat, and must be the signature dish in my opinion. Roiling away for days on end, random bits and pieces added as some sort of eternal curry; vegetable components changing but flavour evolving. Naans giant. Tandoor chicken epic. Eat for days. Ignore the 1-star review casuals.”

“Fully enjoyed my stir fry noodles here — great flavor, fresh ingredients, and perfectly cooked! Definitely coming back again.”

“After check in at the Quality Hotel Elms, we wandered downstairs and asked the front desk about nearby pubs with patios. The ‘concierge’? said, “we have a patio”. I said “I need craft beer that is not Heineken or Budweiser”. The concierge smiled and said “we have that”. I said “show me this goodness”. We sat outside on the Fig Restaurant and Bar patio for a few hours and ran the Monteith's brewery tap list. We were lucky in that this seemed to be the only pub/bar in the area that actually had a patio and we made the most of it. Beer was great. Service was great. I think they also ran the restaurant in the hotel but am not 100% sure so wont comment on the food.”

“Best Biryani had so far. Highly recommend.”

The Pier Fish and Chips delivers a classic fish-and-chips offering that’s straight to the point. Blue cod and other fillets arrive fresh with light batter. Service stays present without fuss. Takeaway holds up well on the drive.

On the plate at 面与面食Yiguo Noodles & Dumplings, the idea is Japanese‑leaning and well judged. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Bento and small plates make for an easy spread. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

Wing Wah Takeaway favours a classic fish‑and‑chips mix with clear flavours. Serve sizes show solid value. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry stays clean. The team keeps things friendly and organised. A...

Halswell Village Fisheries favours a classic fish‑and‑chips mix with clear flavours. Portions suit sharing without tipping heavy. Value feels fair for the quality. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

On the plate at Waimairi Chinese Takeaway & Fish & Chips, the idea is grill‑focused and well judged. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Takeaway travels well and holds its crunch.

Katsubi Northlands keeps things simple, bistro‑style and focused on flavour. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

Noodle Union favours a pan‑Asian comfort mix with clear flavours. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. Value feels fair for the quality. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Meals reac...

The Flying Burrito Brothers Christchurch leans into a simple, bistro‑style approach without the fuss. Portions are generous yet well judged. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Wait times are contained even when busy.

The kitchen at London fish & chips takes a simple, bistro‑style path and lets the food speak. Portions are generous yet well judged. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Pricing lines up with the offer.

The kitchen at Briggston Fish Supply takes a classic fish‑and‑chips path and lets the food speak. Portions suit sharing without tipping heavy. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Portions are generous yet well judged.

“Roast pork and apple was one of the best I've ever had in over 60 years of sampling. Plenty of meat and plenty of apple in a great pastry. Went back and bought a frozen one to take home to Nelson”

“Fantastic portions! And an amazing first experience to New Zealand! I had no idea the coffee in this country was so good!”

“The Famous Grouse Hotel NZ offers comfortable rooms, friendly staff, lively bar, convenient location, and good value, though breakfast options are limited.”

“We loved it! Dutch pancakes so yummy. Coffee delicious and staff super friendly. Great atmosphere. And we can bring our little dog. Nice outdoor seating. We will make this Cafe our regular Saturday breakfast place!”

“Great bakery, plenty of options of good food and cakes. Friendly service. Parking from 10am onward can be really tight due to popularity of café. Great for catering for big morning teas.”

“First time coming here after craving Italian, best to book as its not a big place and fills up quick, got lucky calling 10 minutes ahead for a table for 2. Staff are wonderful, cheerful and happy to help, orders are taken quicken and plates cleared efficiently. It can be a bit of a wait for mains as theyre cooked fresh but worth the wait. Everything on the menu looks good and theres a big drink selection too. 10/10!”

“We had booked a table for dinner incase it was busy there being a Saturday night, pleased we did as it was a very popular place to be. Wait staff were prompt and friendly, helpful with questions and offered great service. The food was delicious. Salt and Pepper Squid entree was excellent and my rib eye steak was cooked to perfection. Thoroughly enjoyed our night here and would definitely eat here again.”

“Great food, amazing service. I would highly recommend! Generous portions too. I will definitely be back. Best fish and chips in Brighton”

“生煎包 is highly recommended, good taste. Would appreciate if they could advise the portion of dishes when customer placing the order. Portion is big, we order too much that couldn’t finish. Overall dining experience is good.”

“Really enjoyable Chinese meal which completely ticked all the boxes for us. Sweet n Sour pork, lemon chicken, combination rice, spring rolls and squid all fantastic. Very happy to have discovered this wee gem of a Chinese takeaway”